Brookhaven National Laboratory was the first major national laboratory built for basic civilian research. From Nobel Prize-winning work in atomic physics to addressing community concerns over radiation leaks, the history of Brookhaven parallels the changing fortunes of "big science" in the United States. Robert P. Crease brings to life the people, the instruments, the science, and the politics of Brookhaven's first quarter-century. "[A] very readable, well illustrated and sometimes even racy, recounting of Brookhaven's ...
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Brookhaven National Laboratory was the first major national laboratory built for basic civilian research. From Nobel Prize-winning work in atomic physics to addressing community concerns over radiation leaks, the history of Brookhaven parallels the changing fortunes of "big science" in the United States. Robert P. Crease brings to life the people, the instruments, the science, and the politics of Brookhaven's first quarter-century. "[A] very readable, well illustrated and sometimes even racy, recounting of Brookhaven's history, politics and personalities."--Denys Wilkinson, Physics World
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust Jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 800grams, ISBN: 9780226120171.
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Very Good, Very Good. 8VO, Hardcover. Hardcover in dust jacket. Very nice purple cloth boards with title in silver on spine. Text pages are crisp and clean. Very nice color illustrated purple dust jacket shows minor wear and has been placed in new protective mylar. Always carefully wrapped and shipped in cardboard boxes to protect your purchase.
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8vo, hardcover. Good condition in vg dj. Ex-lib copy w/ light markings to endpapers; 1-inch moisture stain to bottom corner of opening & closing pgs (fading away for majority of interior); no internal markings, binding tight, dj glossy. xii, 434 p., illus., maps.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 441 p. Contains: Unspecified. Biography of Brookhaven National Laboratory, 1946-1972. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 441 p. Contains: Unspecified. Biography of Brookhaven National Laboratory, 1946-1972. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
